2011–2012 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

MBA – Healthcare Management ________________
Major Code: 8334 Degree Awarded: Master of Business Administration
Age Restriction: N Admission Status: online graduate, graduate
Delivery Mode/s: online, blended online, Location/s: main campus, Florida Tech University
classroom Online
Admission Materials: GMAT, GRE
recommended
The Master of Business Administration – Healthcare Management
degree program offers individuals the knowledge to lead healthcare
organizations in today’s rapidly growing and changing environment.
The specialization provides both current and potential managers
information regarding legal aspects of healthcare, financial management
in healthcare organizations, information technology in
healthcare, and planning and marketing in healthcare institutions.
The skills provided are applicable to the many different healthcare
organizations in our society.
Curriculum
Foundation Courses
The following foundation courses are required of all MBA students
enrolled in their first semester at Florida Tech:
BUS 5601 Essentials of Business Development 1 .................................... 3
BUS 5602 Essentials of Business Development 2 .................................... 3
This two-course core sequence familiarizes students with the principle
concepts and tools used in the main foundation disciplines
of business, including accounting, financial statement analysis,
economics, marketing, management principles, finance, business
law and statistics. Students also learn how the various disciplines
are integrated by completing two substantive projects. These
courses can be completed in one semester and are designed not
only for individuals with undergraduate degrees in business, but
also for students with undergraduate degrees in other fields. Fulltime
international students must register for at least one additional
course. For more information, international students should consult
with the associate dean of academics.
Core Courses
The MBA degree requires completion of a common set of six core
courses including the capstone course in strategic management.
These required courses are designed to prepare the student to
respond to the complex business decisions that arise in today’s
rapidly changing environment. As such, these courses incorporate
either case studies or projects that require extensive qualitative
and/or quantitative analysis.
BUS 5421 Managerial Economics ............................................................ 3
BUS 5431 Managerial Accounting ........................................................... 3
BUS 5440 Financial Management ........................................................... 3
BUS 5450 Organizational Behavior .......................................................... 3
BUS 5470 Marketing Management .......................................................... 3
Specialization
BUS 5651 Healthcare Policy .................................................................... 3
BUS 5653 Information Management in Healthcare ................................. 3
BUS 5654 Legal Aspects of Healthcare .................................................... 3
BUS 5658 Healthcare Planning and Marketing ....................................... 3
Capstone Course
BUS 5480 Strategic Management ............................................................ 3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 36
MBA – Information Technology Management ________
Major Code: 8332 Degree Awarded: Master of Business Administration
Age Restriction: N Admission Status: online graduate
Delivery Mode/s: online Location/s: Florida Tech University Online
Admission Materials: GMAT, GRE
recommended
The Master of Business Administration – Information Technology
Management degree program may be completed in two years or less
and provides the high-level knowledge and range of skills to meet
the challenges of today’s complex global business.
Rooted in the case method approach, this intensive MBA program
offers a uniquely collaborative, hands-on education.
The two-course sequence Essentials of Business Development 1
and 2 (BUS 5601 and BUS 5602) culminates in a fully integrated
business plan. Each student has the opportunity to choose a business
and progressively bring it to fruition through critical business
concepts from statistics and managerial economics to marketing.
Students actively engage in case study analysis and exercise leadership
and teamwork skills. In addition to the core business fundamentals,
you’ll gain specialized skills in strategic information
technology and management. The program combines academic
principles and practical, real-world applications to result in a solid
business foundation.
Curriculum
Foundation Courses
The following foundation courses are required of all MBA students
enrolled in their first semester at Florida Tech:
BUS 5601 Essentials of Business Development 1 .................................... 3
BUS 5602 Essentials of Business Development 2 .................................... 3
This two-course core sequence familiarizes students with the principle
concepts and tools used in the main foundation disciplines
of business, including accounting, financial statement analysis,
economics, marketing, management principles, finance, business
law and statistics. Students also learn how the various disciplines
are integrated by completing two substantive projects. These
courses can be completed in one semester and are designed not
only for individuals with undergraduate degrees in business, but
also for students with undergraduate degrees in other fields. Fulltime
international students must register for at least one additional
course. For more information, international students should consult
with the associate dean of academics.
Core Courses
The MBA degree requires completion of a common set of six core
courses including the capstone course in strategic management.
These required courses are designed to prepare the student to
respond to the complex business decisions that arise in today’s
rapidly changing environment. As such, these courses incorporate
either case studies or projects that require extensive qualitative
and/or quantitative analysis.
BUS 5421 Managerial Economics ............................................................ 3
BUS 5431 Managerial Accounting ........................................................... 3
BUS 5440 Financial Management ........................................................... 3
BUS 5450 Organizational Behavior .......................................................... 3
BUS 5470 Marketing Management .......................................................... 3
Specialization
BUS 5460 Management Information Systems ......................................... 3
BUS 5610 Database Management Technology ......................................... 3
BUS 5611 Global Information Technology Management ......................... 3
BUS 5618 Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation ............. 3
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